The Oil City School Board revisited the topic of reintroducing libraries in schools, with Superintendent Lynda Weller presenting the financial implications of hiring a librarian ($94,147) or a paraprofessional ($58,948). The only funding option would require eliminating a teaching position, which could impact class sizes and programs. With rising district costs, alternative ideas included integrating library lessons into existing STEM classes and utilizing Title I paraprofessionals for library duties. Some board members, like Fred Weaver, strongly supported bringing back libraries, while Weller emphasized budget constraints. Discussions also covered flexible instruction days, with Weller opposing their use over traditional school days.
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